Abducted DPO, five others rescued

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Niger State, on Thursday, said detectives have rescued a Division Police Officer (DPO) who was abducted on Sunday along with his orderly.
Mr Austine Agbonlahor, Commissioner of police said in Minna that the officer, SP Amos Aliyu, was rescued along with five other victims in an operation.
Aliyu is the DPO in charge of Sarkin Pawa Police Division in Munya Local Government Area,  Niger.
“Yes, the senior police officer, along with five others, were rescued and have since been  reunited with their loved ones ”
He said that the victims were rescued with the aid of useful information from some members of the public.
He explained that the command was taking proactive security measures to deal with any form of security threat.
“We have already deployed sufficient security personnel in identified areas  prone to  criminal activities.
“We are battle ready to confront any form of security threat to enable residents move on with there legitimate business.
He called for more cooperation from the public to enable the police rid the state of criminals.